Sola Sanusi

Education: BA(Ed) English, University of Ilorin (2001), Muck Rack Academy’s Fundamentals of Social Media (2020), Reuter Digital Journalism, GNI Advanced Searches on Social Media (2022), Fighting Misinformation, Advanced Digital Reporting (2024).

Experience: City People Magazine (2003 - 2006), Montage Africa Magazine (2006 - 2007), First Weekly Magazine (2007 - 2008), High Society Magazine (2008 - 2013), Daily Newswatch (2013 - 2014), PRMAfrica (2014 - 2015), Legit.ng (2015 to present).

Awards: Mother Drum Golden Entertainment Writer Recognition Award (2012), Outstanding Achievements in Entertainment Desk Management (Legit.ng 2020), 2023 Legit.ng Outstanding Newsroom Mentor of the Year.

Sola Sanusi is the Head of the Entertainment Desk. She is an astute, veteran entertainment/lifestyle journalist with over two decades of experience in print and digital journalism. Sola has a degree in English from the University of Ilorin, Kwara state. She is a 2005 Celebrity Media Awards nominee and a 2012 Mother Drum Golden Awards Entertainment Writer Recognition recipient. 2025 Women in News: Global Leadership Accelerator fellow. She joined Legit.ng in 2015. Email: sanusi.bodunde@corp.legit.ng.

838 articles published since 09 Jun 2015

Author's articles

Legit.ng ranks 5th among top 10 prestigious publishers on Facebook globally

Legit.ng ranks 5th among top 10 prestigious publishers on Facebook globally

3 years ago

15-year-old boy showcases designs at fashion show as he graduates from Rhoda Michaels Institute

15-year-old boy showcases designs at fashion show as he graduates from Rhoda Mic...

3 years ago

I sacrificed playing football abroad to pick up abandoned children on the streets, David Abraham

I sacrificed playing football abroad to pick up abandoned children on the street...

3 years ago

Singer Kayset excited as he opens Warri show for Wizkid, plans collaboration

Singer Kayset excited as he opens Warri show for Wizkid, plans collaboration

3 years ago

Exclusive: I choose to act in movies with international appeal, Rita Dominic explains being scarce in movies

Exclusive: I choose to act in movies with international appeal, Rita Dominic exp...

3 years ago

Cute video of little boy dressed as Simba in Lion King gives peeps the feels online

Cute video of little boy dressed as Simba in Lion King gives peeps the feels onl...

3 years ago

Cut It rapper Young Dolph captured on video refuelling supercar moments before fatal shooting

Cut It rapper Young Dolph captured on video refuelling supercar moments before fatal shooting

A video clip that captured American rapper Young Dolph refuelling his vehicle moments before he was shot dead at a cookie store has surfaced on social media.

I'm ready for marriage in 2022, I want a tall, dark and handsome man, Nollywood actress Peju Johnson

I'm ready for marriage in 2022, I want a tall, dark and handsome man, Nollywood actress Peju Johnson

Peju Johnson said she is set for marriage come 2022 but she is still searching for Mr Right. The endowed actress is angry some men send her indecent photos.

GUS: Toke Makinwa brings freshness to the show, organisers replies critics, talks chances of lady winning

GUS: Toke Makinwa brings freshness to the show, organisers replies critics, talks chances of lady winning

There has been many outcry over the choice of Toke Makinwa as the host of Gulder Ultimate Search and the chances of a female contestant winning among the men.

I'll retaliate if I catch my partner cheating, Nollywood actress Jennifer Obodo

I'll retaliate if I catch my partner cheating, Nollywood actress Jennifer Obodo

Nollywood actress, Jennifer Obodo, has reasons to thank God as the year 2021 runs to an end. The actress said she has never been cheated on by her partner.

Beyoncé spots tennis-inspired skirt, looks stunning in new photos and fans agree

Beyoncé spots tennis-inspired skirt, looks stunning in new photos and fans agree

There isn't a look that Beyoncé can't pull off and all of her fans agree. The world famous singer rocked a mini tennis skirt look that left timelines burning.

Reactions as Adele’s ‘30’ finally drops, peeps ready with tissues to feel all the feels

Reactions as Adele’s ‘30’ finally drops, peeps ready with tissues to feel all the feels

Adele has done the thing. While some were hoping for a little more spice with this album, the emotion sis has poured into every track is sure to make you ball.

Fans confused as Will Smith wears new goatee beard: "That’s not Will Smith surely"

Fans confused as Will Smith wears new goatee beard: "That’s not Will Smith surely"

Will Smith confused his fans with his new goatee beard. The Hollywood superstar was a guest on BBC's 'The One Show' to promote his new movie, King Richard.

South Africans have mixed feels regarding Focalistic’s extremely generous donation to Davido

South Africans have mixed feels regarding Focalistic’s extremely generous donation to Davido

Rapper Focalistic showed gratitude to Davido by dropping a large figure into his account. While some thought this was admirable, others thought it was wrong.

South African singer Focalistic sends Davido N1m as thank you for giving him a hit song, Chanmpion Sound

South African singer Focalistic sends Davido N1m as thank you for giving him a hit song, Chanmpion Sound

Celebs have a very different way of showing gratitude to each other. Focalistc recently gave Davido a thank you gift that would leave very many feeling jealous.

Sola Sanusi